by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSD UC San Diego. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 43 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSD UC San Diego among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #19 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 19 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in California | 5 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,035 |
| Master’s | 685 |
| Doctoral | 181 |
This engineering field at UCSD UC San Diego includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 1,035 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
UCSD UC San Diego is in the top 15% of the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 43 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 7 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 7 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego report a median salary of $111,228 a year. This is higher than $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, engineering students accumulate a median of $18,765 in student loans. This is higher than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Asian. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 404 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 187 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 135 |
| Other Races | 85 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 685 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 181 |
